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Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China, prompting mass evacuations, closures
Tapah, the 16th typhoon to hit Guangdong province this year, causes mass disruptions to public services.
Shooting attack in Jerusalem kills five, Israeli authorities say
Five people evacuated in a 'serious condition' after shooting at Ramot Junction, paramedic service says.
Pacific Islands leaders meet with climate change, security on agenda
China, US barred from Pacific Islands Forum as leaders gather for annual summit in the Solomon Islands.
EU asylum applications down 23% with huge drop in Syrian requests in 2025
The European Union Agency for Asylum finds that in May only 3,100 Syrian applications were lodged.
Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’
Locals and analysts say reported plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region.
Australia mushroom murderer sentenced to life imprisonment
Australian mother Erin Patterson has been sentenced to a minimum of 33 years in prison for murdering three of her former
Colombian military rescues 27 abducted soldiers, dozens remain captive
For the second time in less than a month, rebel groups have captured soldiers.
‘Blood moon’ rises during total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse brought a 'blood moon' over Asia, Europe, and Africa as stargazers marvelled at the sight.
Israel depriving Palestinian prisoners of food, its Supreme Court rules
Israel's highest court says Palestinian prisoners are being deliberately starved in harsh prison conditions.